Ivo Ronner
Investor at Classtime
Zurich, Zurich
Overview
Work Experience
Venture Capital Investor
2022 - Current
Leading force in sourcing top-tier international tech startups, I specialize in identifying, structuring, and executing high-impact deals that drive growth. With a strong network and industry insights, I gain early access to the best opportunities, screening over 1,000 deals annually to secure ideal fits. From initial assessment to negotiation and closing, I’m dedicated to maximizing value and fostering success. Additionally, my active board involvement ensures hands-on support, helping teams accelerate their growth trajectory and achieve strategic goals. New investments for Swiss Post: Seenons, ContractHero, Classtime, Nimmsta Lead investor in Classtime Series A financing round Metaco Exit process and execution Portfolio support and Board participation: Beekeeper, Metaco, Ripple, Guuru (board observer), Seenons (board observer), ContractHero (board observer), Classtime (board member)
General Partner
2025
Blitz Capital is a €50M Early-Stage fund focused on accelerating growth and exits for tech startups in Europe and the US.
Venture Capital Investor | Board Observer
2025
President & Founder | Managing Director
2019
Venture & Growth Partner focused on accelerating high-growth startups and empowering founders to master the complexities of rapid scaling. As a strategic advisor to founders and C-level management, I bring VC-backed expertise to help secure better financing and guide successful exits. With extensive experience supporting a broad portfolio, I provide clear, actionable insights that drive faster, more impactful growth. Actively engaged in board and advisory roles—including Teylor, Mediastalker, Innoqube, MachinaWare, and others—I’m committed to helping teams overcome challenges, sustain momentum, and achieve ambitious outcomes.
VC Investor | Board Member | Non-Executive Director
2023
Lead Investor Series A
Mentor
2023
Senior Advisor
2019
Board Advisor & Accelerator Expert
2021
VC Investor | Board Observer
2023
First investor outside of the Netherlands.
VC Investor | Board Observer
2023
Deal Sourced through VC network. Joined as first foreign VC investor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Media engineering FHO
2009 - 2012
Federal Technical Vocational Baccalaureate
2007 - 2008